Radiator fan.

[blue69runner]

Has anyone tired the Summit Sum-4918 radiator fan. Bought a new fan from Speed way motors and it is just like the one I have now. The tip's of the fan turns towards the radiator. Going to send it back and try the Summit one. Not running a clutch for the fan just straight drive with spacer. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Have had to vamp the mounting of my A/C compressor in order to get enough space between the fan and radiator. This has been a costly lesson learned. Now buying a new radiator for the second time and that is not good.

 

[vance.dykes]

what about this 13'', 15'', 17'', 18'', 19'' or 20'' Standard Rotation Rigid Race Fan, Steel Blade

 

[hunt2elk]

Just curious if you have thought about running a stock 224 solid fan?

 

[snakeoil24]

Use a stock fan with clutch and shroud and be happy

 

[Don67Satellite]

what about this 13'', 15'', 17'', 18'', 19'' or 20'' Standard Rotation Rigid Race Fan, Steel Blade

I've been using the Flex Fan version of the Derale. Same direct drive solid steel 6 blade fan in 18". It's nice quality, moves a lot of air. Definitely a more robust piece than that Summit fan.

Both brands easily found on Amazon for cheap.

Planning a switch over the winter to a nice stock Mopar fan for the looks.

 

[blue69runner]

Thanks for the info. Blue.

 

[davek]

I've been using the Flex Fan version of the Derale. Same direct drive solid steel 6 blade fan in 18". It's nice quality, moves a lot of air. Definitely a more robust piece than that Summit fan.

Both brands easily found on Amazon for cheap.

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Planning a switch over the winter to a nice stock Mopar fan for the looks.

you need to make sure its the right Derale fan some are curved to much and will not work. I should know because I have one sitting in my shed.

 

[blue69runner]

I know will not buy another fan with the tips curved towards the radiator. Learned my lesson. I saw another fan on Classic industries. But I am done with them unless I could not find it elsewhere. Have moved the A/C compressor back so I have the right amount of room between fan and radiator. Thanks for the info. Blue

 

[Don67Satellite]

you need to make sure its the right Derale fan some are curved to much and will not work. I should know because I have one sitting in my shed.

Yes, for sure. The Derale link provided above in post #2 lists all the relevant info needed to make a decision.

 

[blue69runner]

Tried to call them today but said we are out. Leve a message and we will send message via internet. LOL.